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13.01.26
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# DEIR HAFIR
Today the Syrian transitional government (SGT) declared the areas of Deir Hafir, Babiri and Kavas as zones of military operations. The same declaration was made about Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo before STG invaded.
STG forces were moved to the region, including military vehicles, tanks and weapons. STG is shelling the town of Deir Hafir and its vicinity intensly. Also fighters of STG exploded the bridge to the north from the town and shelled civil homes in nearby villages.
# TISHRIN
STG carried out artillery strikes on the Tishreen dam as well. There are reports of drones targeting infrastructure of the dam.
# RAQQA
Internal Security Forces of the Raqqa region declared curfew from 22:00 till 06:00 to mitigate escalation of the situation inside the city and the surrounding areas.
# NES
In the whole northeast Syria the 13th of January was declared the day of mourning and rememberance due to events in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh. Farewell ceremony for the commander of Internal Security Forces (Asayish) Ziyad Heleb who fell in battle took place in Kobane. Meanwhile, small-scale attacks from STG with Turkish support are happening at various points along the borders of DAANES.
# STATEMENTS
KCK — «Attacks on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh as well as preparations for assault to the east from Euphrates are putting in question the ceasefire between our movement and Turkey and the ongoing process for Peace and Democratic society.»
SDF — on the claims of STG about activities in border areas of their territories: «Repetition of these claims by the Ministry of Defense is yet another attempt to create tensions and fabricate excuses for escalation. We lay full responsibility for all possible consequences on those who are behind these actions.»
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# EVALUATIONS
The escalation that began in the Kurdish enclave of Aleppo is a logical continuation of Damascus' policy of eliminating “problematic” minorities that do not fit into the order established by the HTS. The fighting has officially spread to territories controlled by the SDF and operating according to the model proposed by the Autonomous Administration. The attacks, which began during the fighting in Aleppo, continued with renewed intensity today in the Deir Hafir area.
This is a clear escalation of the conflict and a sabotage of all progress in the dialogue on the integration of the SDF by the Syrian transitional government. However, such actions would not have been possible without active pressure from Turkey and the consent of Western countries. During the bombing of Aleppo, Jolani established diplomatic ties with European states and received about €600 million, negotiated with Israel on the exchange of intelligence, and enjoyed Trump's patronage.
The invasion of the Kurdish neighborhoods of Aleppo, the ongoing escalation in Deir Hafir, and the attacks on Tishreen are cutting off the path to the realization of the ideas proposed by the Apoist movement for peaceful integration and coexistence of autonomy and the nation-state within a single country. The actions of the Damascus government show that the peace process is impossible, and the autonomous region must once again defend itself against encroachments. In addition to damaging infrastructure, the attack on Tishreen also aims to overshadow last year's popular triumph.
The SDF is ready to fight back, and this will not be in the form of battles in the enclave, where 42,000 Turkish mercenaries and Damascus jihadists faced 900 Internal Security Forces fighters. Reinforcements are being brought in from the SDF territory to the Tabqa region. It appears that northeastern Syria is once again facing fierce fighting and a continuation of more intense warfare. The truce with Damascus proved fragile and was conditioned by the convenience of the imperialist forces. We assume that the escalation will only increase, and the events of recent weeks are unlikely to allow a return to the phase of peace talks with the interim government. The effect of the fighting is exacerbated by deliberate falsification of facts and outright lies spread by the Jolani government.
Together with all of northeastern Syria, we remember and honor our comrades who fell in Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh, and we continue our struggle. Şehîd namirin!
Revolutionary greetings!
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